What is a typical BJJ warm-up like?

The warm-up in BJJ serves two purposes: raising your body temperature and heart rate, and practicing fundamental movements that underpin all techniques. Shrimping develops the hip escape that you will use thousands of times in your career. Bridging builds the explosive hip thrust needed for mount escapes. Forward rolls prepare you for scrambles and transitions. These movements might feel awkward at first, but they quickly become second nature. Some gyms have extensive warm-ups lasting 20 minutes or more, while others keep them minimal to maximize technique and rolling time. Arriving on time for the warm-up is important because it prevents injury and shows respect to your instructor. If you arrive late, do a brief personal warm-up before joining the class.